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server 2012 windowsupdate error 80073718

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I recently installed server 2012 datacenter as a host for virtual machines. Windows update downloaded updates from microsoft and installed with no errors. Then created 5 virual machines with server 2012 standard. All 5 virtual machines appear to download
updates for server 2012 and begin to install but fail with error 80073718. See highlighted error from windowsupdate log. I have not found much information on what this error means or how to correct the problem.

I wouldn't consider this answer fixed as MS FixIt will not run on Server 2012. I get error 80073718 when trying to use Windows Update to get kb2756872 in Server 2012 Essentials. This is a fresh install, and I have already tried sfc and dism.
I have also tried to download the update itself, and it fails as well. Since this server is replacing a WHS, I am not comfortable in trying the DIY method in omid.koushki's post.

I have exactly the same error on a fresh install. Can't do any Windows Update at all.

MS FixIt does not run on Server 2012. There is another "FixIt" (?) which downloads a file to run: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates. It does not explicitely say it is not for Server 2012 (like
the web version of FixIt), even if the folder name contains windows-vista (uff..)

The proposed solution with dism.exe (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821) does not work either. sfc/scannow does not show or fix any error.

I'm having the same issue. Server Essentials 2012; Fresh install; Failing three updates; Cannot run the, "Fix It," and shouldn't have to hack the registry on a brand new install. Never a good feeling to be hacking around right after fresh install with
new hardware/software. Microsoft needs to fix this. Failing on the following updates

having the same issue with an update. Manual install results in same... What else would you suggest? This also seems to be preventing a feature install from completing. I have added WS backup server but cannot access the function in administrative tools
or thru the MMC.

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